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WHERE THE MOVEMENT MEETS

The National Charter Schools Conference (NCSC) by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is where the movement meets as the largest national education conference of educators, advocates, and leaders in the charter community. It is where you connect with people, resources, and expertise that empowers and inspires your work. With nationally recognized experts, content curated specially for the sector, and a focus on collaboration, NCSC offers the best learning experience for those shaping K-12 education.

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND NCSC

CONNECTION
This is where the movement meets. We bring together the top charter school educators, advocates, and leaders from around the country.
CONTENT
Timely focus areas will allow attendees to dive deeper with experts and come away with practical tools they can implement at their schools and organizations.
COLLABORATION
Your work has tremendous impact and together we can elevate that impact inside and outside of the classroom.

NCSC25 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Richard Reeves
Author and President of the American Institute for Boys and Men

Richard Reeves is the founding President of the American Institute for Boys and Men, the first and only national organization dedicated to objective, non-partisan research and policy development aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of boys and men.

He is also the author of the 2022 book, Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It, described in the New York Times as a “landmark” and named a book of the year by The Economist, The New Yorker, and President Barack Obama.

Richard is also a Non Resident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, where he previously served as Director of the Center on Children and Families.

Richard writes for a wide range of publications, including the New York Times, Guardian, National Affairs, The Atlantic, and the Wall Street Journal. His previous books include Dream Hoarders (2017), an analysis of how America’s top 20% are impeding the social and economic mobility of other Americans and John Stuart Mill – Victorian Firebrand (2007), an intellectual biography of the British liberal philosopher and politician.

In September 2017, Politico magazine named Richard one of the top 50 thinkers in the U.S. for his work on class and inequality.

A Brit-American, Richard was director of strategy to the UK’s Deputy Prime Minister from 2010 to 2012. His other previous roles include director of Demos, the London-based political think-tank; principal policy advisor to the UK Minister for Welfare Reform, and research fellow at the Institute for Public Policy Research. He has a BA from Oxford University and a PhD from Warwick University.

Richard lives in East Tennessee and is the proud father of three boys.

MAKE YOUR TRAVEL PLANS

Rooms will sell out fast!

We encourage you to book your travel soon, and we are here to help. NCSC25 will be held at the Orlando World Center Marriott. Click below for more information on hotel and airport information and book your travel to the largest national education conference in the charter community.

SCHEDULE

SUNDAY, JUNE 29

Registration Open
1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Welcome Reception
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
MONDAY, JUNE 30
Registration Open
7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
General Session
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Exhibit Hall
10:30 AM – 5:45 PM
Session Block
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Intensive Block
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Session Block
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Intensive Block
2:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Session Block
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Happy Hour
4:30 PM – 5:45 PM
TUESDAY, JULY 1
Registration Open
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Session Block
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Intensive Block
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Exhibit Hall
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Session Block
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Intensive Block
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Lunch
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Session Block
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
General Session
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
State Meetings
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
Session Block
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Intensive Block
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Session Block
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM

EXPLORE Boston Boston Museums Fenway Park the Museum of Fine Arts the Freedom Trail

As attendees of NCSC24, your visit to Boston extends beyond the halls of this national education conference and into a city pulsating with historical charm and cutting-edge innovation. Start your journey by immersing yourself in the rich history of the American Revolution along the famed Freedom Trail. Wander through cobblestone streets, and stand where patriots once stood at iconic sites like the Massachusetts State House and Paul Revere’s House. For a taste of classic Boston, catch a baseball game at the historic Fenway Park, where the cheers of Red Sox fans echo through the nation’s oldest baseball stadium.

Boston’s cultural tapestry is showcased brilliantly at the Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. These institutions house world-class art collections that span centuries and continents, offering a unique blend of traditional and contemporary masterpieces. Explore Copley Square‘s architectural marvels, dine in the North End for delectable Italian cuisine, or take a scenic harbor cruise. Boston invites you to unlock its secrets, blending the old and the new in a city where every corner tells a story.

HAVE A QUESTION?
WE’RE HERE TO HELP.
HOTELS
We are excited to welcome you to Orlando, a city renowned for its world-class attractions and vibrant energy. As part of NCSC25, we have secured a room block at hotels conveniently located at and near the Orlando World Center Marriott, where conference keynote speeches, breakout sessions, and our bustling exhibit hall will take place.

Orlando World Center Marriott – Limited Availability

$219/night plus $47/night resort fee and tax

Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South

$189/night plus tax

WARNING: HOUSING SCAM
We are not using any housing services for the conference. The only way to book a room in our block is by using the links or phone numbers provided above. If you receive a call or email from a company claiming to be the “official” housing service for our conference, do not engage with them. This is a common scam that targets conferences across the country. 
AIRPORT
Orlando International Airport (MCO): Located just a short drive from the Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando International Airport is the primary airport serving the city. As one of the busiest airports in the nation, MCO offers extensive flight options and convenient access to the conference venue, making it an ideal choice for #NCSC25 attendees.
CONTACT US
ATTENDEE INQUIRIES

For general conference questions, email [email protected] or call 1-800-280-6218.

For registration questions, email [email protected] or call 1-800-280-6218.

EXHIBITOR INQUIRIES
For exhibitor or sponsorship questions, email [email protected].
PRESENTER/PROGRAMMING INQUIRIES
For presenter and conference programming questions, email [email protected].
PRESS AND MEDIA INQUIRIES

All members of the press should contact [email protected].

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Memorial Gifts

Contact Celia Hagerman at [email protected] or 202-600-8994.

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Commemorative Gifts

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Wire Transfers

For questions regarding wire transfers, please email of call Celia Hagerman at [email protected] or 202-600-8994.

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Gifts of Stock

For questions regarding stock, please email of call Celia Hagerman at [email protected] or 202-600-8994.

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Matching Gifts

If you or your spouse work for a company that provides matching gifts, you can make an even bigger impact! To have your gift matched, you must submit your company’s completed matching gift form.

Please send all completed matching gift forms to:

National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
800 Connecticut Ave. N.W. Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006.

If this donation will be potentially matched, please provide the company name.

Advocates Council

Contact Celia Hagerman at [email protected] or 202-600-8994.

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Legacy Society

Contact Celia Hagerman at [email protected] or 202-600-8994 to learn more about the Legacy Society or for any other inquiries regarding planned giving.